I'm not sure if you will find someone to post about this topic here but you can certainly visit some of the real estate groups close to you (there are several in San Antonio).  

@Alicia ZhaoI agree with jayIinterest income = ordinary incomehttps://www.fidelity.com/tax-information/tax-topics/interest-income#:~:text=Most%20interest%20income%20is%20taxable,it%20or%20can%20withdraw%20it.

My biggest tip would be to attend in-person meetups; we actually have one coming up this Saturday if you are free: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1209859-lear...There is something about meeting like-minded people in person that really seems to create a positive energy. 

Great topic! 

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

I've been educating myself through books and podcasts on topics like sourcing off-market deals, deal and property analysis, creative financing, and title reviews.My fiancé is an architect that works with GC's and structural engineers to design homes ensuring they are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe- which I hope will help me navigate this space as I grow my knowledge.

I moved from Florida to start investing in Columbus because of the same reason.https://www.zillow.com/learn/hottest-housing-markets-2024/Read this article on the "core 4".

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I am doing this completely remotely, which has been a massive pain/lesson learned (topic for another day).I signed a very high-level agreement (i.e. expectations simply say "drywall and paint") with him for drywall and paint work at my home for a total of $10KI have paid $5K as a down payment as well as ~$2K in materials over time, as neededThere have been multiple break-in's in the home, and he has done me favors of working with the police, and boarding things up.

@Kandi Sterling I think this is a very relevant topic.